2025 Interview with Junie Higgs, Fitch High School


 

Junie Higgs

Fitch, Austintown

ATH, RB, WR, Safety, punt returner

2026

5'9 170

Jersey Number: 2

Awards won or earned: All Quad County

HUDL LINK: http://www.hudl.com/v/2QF2xk

Post a small recap of last season with personal highlights and any other big moments you have and memories you have from last season, whether it be a game, the bus ride to or from the game, or any other thing that sticks out.

A big game I had was vs. Warren G. Harding in the second round of the playoffs. They beat us in the regular season 35-21. During the second round of the playoffs, I was so focused on getting to the next round I scored 3 touchdowns, helping my team advance to the 3rd round of the playoffs.

How did you get your nickname?

My mom's brother passed away in a car accident at the age of 16, and she said if she ever had a son, she wanted people to call him Junie.

What are your goals for the season? 

My goals for this season are 1000 all-purpose yards.

3–5 interceptions.

All-state player.

Big 22.

Win state.

Would you rather play your rival in week one or week ten? Explain

I would rather play them in week 1 because winning that game will set the tone for the season.

With this being your final high school season, are you approaching things differently than you have in the past?

Not really; my approach has always been competing at my highest level.

What makes you a good teammate?

I feel I am a good teammate because I try my best to motivate the team even when we are facing adversity. I am always able to somehow make the team laugh and refocus on the game.

Why should a college coach recruit you?

A college coach should recruit me because I can play any position on the field. I am very coachable. I am a team player. I train year-round for football. I leave it all on the field.

What are the advantages of being a smaller running back/wide receiver?

The advantages of being a smaller athlete are that it is easier to get through holes. I am very twitchy and shifty, and it's harder for people to tackle me in an open field.

Why should your number be called when the game is on the line?

My number should be called because I am very trustworthy with the ball in my hands, and I pride myself on being a playmaker.

Can the band, fans, and cheerleaders get you fired up?

Yes, the excitement inside Falcon Stadium is great.

What is the best part of the first day of practice?

The best part of the first day of practice is just being back with my teammates and being on the football field.

If you are invited to play in any of the all-star games after the season, will you?

Yes, if I am invited to play in any all-star games, I will play.

Would you share with the readers some of the colleges that you are hearing from?

I have been in contact with Baldwin Wallace, Mount Union, Wooster, Capital, Ohio Wesleyan, Otterbein, Ashland, and Slippery Rock.

Who are your favorite and least favorite NFL teams?

My favorite NFL team is the Eagles, and my least favorite is the Cowboys.

Have you watched any of the spring football games from the UFL?

No, I have not watched any UFL games.

What is your favorite class or subject?

My favorite class is math.


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